Managers of Wealth

Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’Neil review – trouble with algorithms

This powerful study, subtitled How Big Data Increases Inequality and Threatens Democracy, exposes the bias in predictive modelling

The Future of Impact Investing in Australia

Impact investing is one such response, and it comes with benefits

Money in Swiss banks: India slips to 88th place; UK on top

Swiss banks have also said Indians have "few deposits" in Swiss banks compared to other global financial hubs like Singapore and Hong Kong

Don't fear the rise of the robots, says UK tech sector

UK tech experts say that the appeal of robotics and AI has the potential for reducing menial tasks in the workplace.

Millennials - The new guardians of capital - UBS

We would argue that the millennials' lead in promoting a more sustainable and equal world is likely to spread across cohorts.

Tycoons' Wealth Rebounds On 2017 Forbes Taiwan Rich List

Taiwan’s main index also closed at a 27-year high in June this year, up 20% from a year ago.

Retirement aspirations rely on twin pillars of health and wealth

The research carried out in countries spanning Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia, highlights that achieving retirement aspirations requires more than saving, investing and planning, it also depends on staying in good health.

AI to drive GDP gains of $15.7 trillion - PwC

"The big challenge is how to secure the right talent, technology and access to data to make the most of this opportunity."

The World Ultra Wealth Report 2017

The number of super-rich 'ultra-high net worth' people in the world is growing

What Are Super-Rich Solutions?

According to John Bowen Jr., founder of BSW Inner Circle, “Some super-rich solutions are particularly applicable to successful entrepreneurs.

New Wealth-X Report Reveals World’s Wealthiest Population Rebounds After Steep Decline

Ultra Wealthy Population and Total Wealth Climb Back Toward 2014 High

Global Top 100 reach record $17.4 trillion in PwC’s Global Top 100 companies ranking

Europe managed to arrest two years of value decline but its share continued to decrease proportionately.

Schroders Global Cities 30 index

The Schroders Global Cities 30 index is compiled on a range of factors, including the projected growth of the economy, disposable incomes over the next decade and the size of the population.

"Stronger charities for a stronger society": The House of Lords Select Committee on Charities Report

Charities are the eyes, ears and conscience of society

Concerns over Scarcity of Short-Term Liquidity Push 80 Percent of Investment Managers to Diversify Funding

The survey of senior investment management executives from over 120 global firms, conducted during Q1 2017, found that more than 90% of companies saw demand for high-quality collateral

London’s financial crown ‘safe’ for now — exclusive survey

While 50 respondents thought London would remain the capital in five years’ time (with just six disagreeing), the number of bulls dropped to 40

Banks ‘invested $290bn in extreme fossil fuels since 2014’

While this 22% drop over the last year is a move in the right direction, it says a major shift in investment policies is needed.

Global watchdog warns next financial crash could come 'with a vengeance'

Ensuring a resilient financial system is the best way to reap the benefits of real globalisation.

Experts warn about income gap as number of millionaires surges

The surge in HNWIs indicates that the gap between the rich and the poor is widening and problems in wealth distribution still persist.

UBS Wealth Management launches white paper on millennial wealth

Global digital connectivity is reshaping how the world approaches wealth, especially in the case of millennials and their advisers.

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